New ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in May


A new ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 is coming in mid-May - it will be a free update to all owners of Photo RAW 2019 (you can also get a 30-day trial version). Here are the details:

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The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR space lens could be available for sale to the public


The Irix 300mm f/5.6 SR lens was specifically designed for the SatRevolution project with the satellite Światowid - it can survive space radiation, UV rays and -50 to 150 degrees (-58 to 302 Fahrenheit). Irix confirmed to me that they are currently testing and evaluating some solutions in order to get this lens available for sale to the public. Stay tuned for additional info.

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New Bowens XMS500 flash head


Wex Photo Video shared some information on Bowens revival with the launch of XMS500 flash head and a new line-up for 2019:

- New Bowens professional lighting range to launch this year within Wex Photo Video brand portfolio
- Full line-up of lights, flash systems, triggers and accessories planned
- XMS500 Flash Head available to order from midday on 29 April 2019

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Canon’s 63MP full-frame sensor (35MM63MXSCD) and Sony’s 60MP full-frame sensor (IMX455)

Some "sensor rumors" from the Chinese social network Weibo:

  • Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor with a large number of PDAF.
  • The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in Nikon cameras.
  • Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may use a slightly better version called IMX555.
  • Canon is supposed to get a new 63MP full frame sensor (35MM63MXSCD):

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First rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications


Here are the first rumored Nikon D6 DSLR camera specifications from NikonRumors:

  • 24 MP sensor
  • 4K 60 video
  • Longer manual exposure times (like in the Nikon D810A): from 1/8000 - 120 seconds. (up from 30 seconds)
  • Built-in sensor stabilization (variable)

Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

Over 70% of the winning World Press Photo 2019 photos were shot with Nikon/Canon full-frame DSLR cameras

Giveaway: Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap

STC Optical Clip Filters Coming to Fujifilm Soon

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8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale (up to $150 off)


8 Voigtlander lenses are now on sale in the US (up to $150 off):

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The new Topaz Labs DeNoise AI and Skylum Aurora HDR 2019 photo editing software packages are now $20 off

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI



Topaz Labs released new DeNoise AI software with introductory pricing of $59.99 until May 3 (regular price: $79.99). DeNoise AI will work as a standalone or Photoshop / Topaz Studio plugin (similar to Sharpen AI).

Skylum Aurora HDR 2019



Exclusive Skylum deal: Aurora HDR 2019 for $79 for the next 5 days ($20 off).

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